Discover the secret weapon most leaders overlook—a simple yet transformative tool that can inspire loyalty, rally teams, and define your legacy with just a few impactful words.

If you're a high-performing leader striving for recognition and influence, understanding how to craft and deliver an inaugural speech can elevate your leadership presence, especially during moments of transition or uncertainty.

By the end of today’s short episode you’ll know how to:

✨ Set the Stage for Leadership Excellence: Craft a compelling vision that inspires confidence and aligns your team with your leadership priorities.

🌍 Unite Your Team with a Shared Purpose: Discover how to articulate common goals and values that bring people together, even in the most challenging times.

🛠️ Build Trust and Momentum Instantly: Use proven strategies to address uncertainty and outline key priorities that position you as a confident and capable leader.

Hit play now to uncover how inaugural speeches can transform your leadership style and make you the leader everyone rallies around—starting today!

If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

The secret to being magnetic in a room of senior executives isn’t about being louder—it’s about making deeper, authentic connections.

Charisma isn’t reserved for extroverts; it’s a skill anyone can master, and today, you’ll uncover three game-changing strategies inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

As a high-performing leader, you might feel the pressure to stand out in meetings or win over key stakeholders, but the tools you’re using may not be resonating with your audience. If you’re ready to stop feeling invisible and start being irresistible in the eyes of decision-makers, this episode offers actionable solutions to elevate your leadership presence.

By the end of today’s short episode you’ll know:

🌟 Master the art of storytelling: Learn how to use simple but impactful narratives to transform dry data into memorable and engaging messages.

🤝 Build influence through shared values: Connect on a deeper level by aligning your message with what truly matters to your audience.

🌅 Lead with realistic optimism: Balance empathy with inspiration to build trust and motivate your team, even in challenging times.

Press play now and discover the tools to transform your executive presence into an unforgettable leadership superpower!

If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

🎯Influence is the most sustainable form of leverage—learn how to extract information from your current conversations to multiply your influence and leverage.

High-performing leaders often struggle with building genuine influence and creating trust-filled environments where people feel empowered to tell the truth. Whether it's navigating difficult conversations or getting honest feedback, mastering these skills can make or break your leadership journey.

By the end of Laura’s fascinating chat with forensic interviewer, Michael Reddington, you’ll know:

✨ Learn how to turn "chit-chatters" into insightful contributors by redirecting their energy into meaningful dialogue.

🌟 Discover why time is the enemy of empathy and how shifting your focus can elevate your leadership game.

💡 Unlock the secret phrase that keeps you in control of conversations while making others feel valued.

🎧 Don't miss this episode—press play to learn actionable strategies that will transform how you better leverage the conversations you’re ALREADY having.

If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

About our guest:

Michael Reddington CFI (Certified Forensic Interviewer), is author of the book, The Disciplined Listening Method: How A Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation.

As a Certified Forensic Interviewer, Michael traveled all over not only conducting interrogations, but also teaching professional investigators how to get to the truth using non-confrontational techniques. His experience in the interrogation room helped him see the persuasion techniques that help to actually influence others. Now, he coaches leaders working to build relationships and make their mark.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

For more information visit www.speakupwithlaura.com 

🧠Being told to 'just be more confident' is not advice; it’s a cop-out. The real power lies in how you frame your message, not in forcing fake confidence.

As a high-performing leader, you’ve likely been mislabeled as “lacking confidence” when, in reality, you’re simply unsure how to position your message effectively. This episode dives into the art of framing, a skill that empowers you to shape perceptions, steer conversations, and elevate your executive presence—without pretending to be someone you’re not.

✨ Discover why low confidence is often misdiagnosed and learn what actually drives leadership impact.

🛠️ Master the CLEAR framework to craft compelling narratives, even when you’re caught off guard or don’t have all the answers.

🎯 Turn challenges like budget cuts or career gaps into opportunities by reframing them in ways that inspire action and confidence.

🎧 Stop letting bad advice hold you back—hit play now and learn how to use the power of framing to take control of the narrative in your next big meeting or presentation!

Framing isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about setting the stage for constructive dialogue and shared solutions. 

If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? Book a free discovery call with me now, and let’s create a clear path to your next promotion. Click here to get started.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

🎥 Every blockbuster film starts with a single frame—and your executive presence starts with a single moment. Are you ready to direct your own leadership masterpiece?

As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you’ve mastered the technical skills of your role, but translating that into executive presence can feel elusive. This episode unpacks how award-winning filmmakers’ techniques can solve the frustrating gap between your expertise and the recognition or opportunities you deserve.

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

✨ How to craft impactful leadership moments by planning and delivering clear, engaging communication that commands attention and strengthens your executive presence.

🎥 Own the room by knowing the precise factors filmmakers use to  project authority and charisma.

🎙️ What you need to deliver the message with precision and impact to enhance your leadership influence.

🎧 Ready to direct your leadership story? Hit play now and learn how to captivate your audience like the great filmmakers do—because your next opportunity is waiting for a star performance!

If you’re tired of being overlooked for promotions or recognition despite delivering exceptional results, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you’re presenting yourself.

My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? Book a free call with me here.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

See more at www.speakupwithlaura.com. 

Is your analytical thinking sabotaging your executive presence?

Discover the mindset shift that transforms your high-stakes meetings and media appearances from being full of anxiety to nailing them with effortless confidence.

For conscientious, high-performing leaders, public speaking and executive interactions often trigger the fear of judgment and perfectionism.

This episode dives into how overcoming those mental hurdles can make you a more present, impactful, and confident leader—essential for those ready to move into the next level of influence.

By the end of this conversation with media expert Tracey Pepper you’ll know:

🌟 Proven ways to stay present during critical interactions to exude natural authority

 🌟 How to harness the power of emotional storytelling to connect with and influence any audience authentically

 🌟 Why you should transform self-criticism into strategic thinking, unlocking calm, clarity, and confidence in high-stakes scenarios.

Press play now and start building a mindset that aligns your communication with your leadership potential—your next breakthrough is just one listen away!

If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? Book a free 15-minute call with me now, and let’s create a clear path to your next promotion. 

About our guest:

Tracey Pepper knows how crippling it is to try to rely on memorized talking points for any high-stakes conversation, whether in front of the board or on The Today Show. 

Tracey Pepper has devoted her immense creative energy to a wide diversity of roles: journalist and magazine editor, media trainer to pop superstars and CEOs, and most recently, certified life coach. After 15 years of working closely with celebrities and high-profile executives, Pepper has gained a rare insight into the deeply ingrained stumbling blocks that prevent even the most successful people from speaking with complete confidence.

Building upon her highly specific expertise and genuine passion for empowering others to share their stories, Pepper has developed her own singular approach to communication coaching — an empathetic and emotionally rooted alternative to the fear-based methodology of conventional media training. 

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

If you’ve ever felt trapped between pleasing everyone and holding your ground, this episode is your way out.

High-performing leaders like you often struggle with pushback: saying "yes" too often dilutes your value, while saying "no" can spark unnecessary conflict. But what if there’s a way to assert your priorities and elevate perceptions of your leadership at the same time?

In this episode, we tackle this common yet crippling dilemma head-on, showing you how to manage demands with confidence and finesse—without jeopardizing relationships or your reputation.

By the end of today’s short and brilliant episode, you’ll know:

🌟 A step-by-step strategy to push back while positioning yourself as a leader who gets things done.

✨ The secret language techniques luxury brands use to elevate their image—and how you can apply them to your communication.

💡 Practical scripts to move conversations forward, even when dealing with uncertainty, chaos, or a demanding team.

Hit play now and discover how to transform tough conversations into powerful opportunities that showcase your executive presence and leadership mastery!

My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

You may be improving your executive presence already. I hope so. Here’s how to know when you've leveled up.

Highly conscientious leaders like you often strive to balance speaking up with adding value. 

If you've ever wondered whether your executive presence is making the impact you want—or if you're ready for bigger opportunities—this episode provides the clarity you need.

By the end of this very short episode you’ll know:

✨3 distinct things that happen when you elevate your presence

🌍 How exactly Executive Presence adds value

🚀 The new problem that is created…sorry to break the bad news

Hit play now to uncover the unmistakable signs that your executive presence is taking you to the next level—plus strategies to navigate your growing influence effectively!

The quote from Adam Grant:

The most valuable participant in the room is not the person who talks the most.

It’s the person who says the most with the fewest words.

The best way to contribute more is not to take up more airtime. It’s to increase your ratio of insight to airtime.

This is what happens to you when you start contributing more value through elevated executive presence. Your ratio of confident insight to airtime IS the value you add to any meeting or conversation or presentation.

My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? Book a free discovery call with me now, and let’s create a clear path to your next promotion. Click here to get started.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Actually surprisingly simple tweaks are used by high-performing leaders to transform their mindset and results. Learn 5 of them today to upgrade your results for 2025. 

Welcome to Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts, including you social introverts, where we reveal the charisma & communication secrets of A-Listers so that you get the recognition and opportunities you have earned.  I’m your host Laura Camacho, your magical communication and executive presence godmother, coach, and strategist. 

In today’s fast-paced world, even the most accomplished leaders often feel stuck, bogged down by self-doubt, distractions, or ineffective routines. This episode explores how small, science-backed habits can help you focus on what matters, crush imposter syndrome, and build an unstoppable mindset.

✅ The simple mindset shift that supercharges your day before it even starts

📝 The game-changing benefits of writing down your thoughts 

🌟 A personalized mantra that reprograms your subconscious to attract opportunities and confidence like never before

Don’t miss out on the secrets to simplifying your life and achieving extraordinary results—hit play now and set the tone for your best year ever!

If you want personalized help to elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

About our guest:

JM Ryerson who has founded and sold three businesses, now channels his expertise into helping leadership teams achieve similar success. As a Leadership & Performance Coach, International Speaker, host of the Let’s Go Win podcast, and Best Selling Author of 'Let's Go Win,' 'Champion's Daily Playbook,' and 'Upgrade,' JM brings over 20 years of experience in building companies and leading sales teams to empower business owners across various sectors. 

Recently, his focus has been on businesses looking to not only double their revenue in the first year through the core business principles he advocates but also to elevate their overall leadership proficiency. As the co-founder and CEO of Let's Go Win, JM's mission is to increase leadership, enhance culture, and help teams achieve peak performance. Raised in Montana and now residing in Boca Raton, Florida, with his wife Lisa and their two amazing boys, JM continues to inspire and motivate individuals to become open to the possibilities life holds.

Website: https://letsgowin.co

Download a free copy of his ebook “Let's Go Win: The Keys to Living Your Best Life” here: https://www.letsgowin.com/free-ebook

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Executive presence isn't just about being noticed—it's the key to being respected, heard, and trusted as a leader.

As a high-performing leader, you already deliver results, juggle endless responsibilities, and keep your team on track. 

But here's the truth: if senior executives aren't noticing your impact or seeking your input, you're hitting a silent ceiling.

This episode reveals the blind spots holding you back and how to make executive presence your career accelerator.

By the end of this short episode, you’ll know:

🌟 Three unmistakable signs you need to level up your executive presence—no guessing required.

🚀 Why right now is the perfect moment to stand out and seize emerging leadership opportunities.

🎯 3 simple, actionable steps to elevate your presence today, no matter how packed your schedule is.

Now if you’re not even sure what executive presence is I suggest you listen to e 232: What is Executive Presence Really & How Not Having It Holds You Back

🎧 Hit play now and discover how to elevate your executive presence before your next big meeting—because staying invisible isn’t an option!

If you're tired of being seen as a workhorse instead of a leader and feel misunderstood or invisible to senior executives, it’s not your hard work holding you back—it’s how you're presenting yourself.

My 90-Day Executive Presence Mastery System will uncover your blind spots, equip you with the tools to communicate with confidence, and help you master the four key pillars of leadership that senior executives respect and recognize. Imagine being listened to, valued, and finally getting the promotion you deserve.

Ready to stop being overlooked and start leading with presence? Book a free discovery call with me now, and let’s create a clear path to your next promotion. Click here to get started.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.